Mixed Martial Arts Weekend Watch & Bet

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The UFC's lightweight division features some of the top fighters in MMA. In a crowded division, the rankings have made it tough for some to have a clear shot at the title. Beneil Dariush attempts to regain momentum against a rising Arman Tsarukyan. They compete at UFC Austin on December 2, airing on ESPN+ in the U.S. A nine-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu medalist, including a three-time gold medalist at the World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championships, he turned pro in 2009. Joining the UFC in 2014, Dariush is 16-5-1 in the octagon. Losing to Alexander Hernandez in 2018, Dariush then went on an eight-fight win streak, beating the likes of Tony Ferguson and Mateusz Gamrot. Before he could fight for a title, the 34-year-old lost his last fight against former champion Charles Oliveira in June. Ranked fourth at lightweight per the UFC, Dariush is taking a risk fighting Tsarukyan, ranked eighth. However, he is treating this like any other fight.